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Cheyenne Crash Kills 10 In Brazil

A Piper Cheyenne similar to this was on a family holiday trip when it crashed in Brazil.

 

Russ Niles

Updated Dec 23, 2024 4:44 AM EST

 

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Brazilian authorities say a prominent businessman and nine members of his family were killed when the Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400LS crashed shortly after takeoff from Canela Airport in Gramado in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul on Sunday. Seventeen people on the ground were injured. Luiz Claudio Galeazzi was flying the twin with his wife, three daughters and five other family members onboard. The aircraft reportedly hit the chimney of a house before crashing into a hotel and a store.

Galeazzi, CEO of a São Paulo corporate restructuring and crisis management company, was flying his family on a holiday trip to Jundiaí in the São Paulo state. The plane traveled about 2 miles before crashing. A large post-crash fire ensued.

Date:	Sunday 22 December 2024
Time:	c. 09:13 LT
Type:	Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400LS
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	PR-NDN
MSN:	42-5527040
Year of manufacture:	1990
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed
Category:	Accident
Location:	Gramado, RS -    Brazil
Phase:	Initial climb
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Canela Airport, RS (QCN/SSCN)
Destination airport:	Jundiaí Airport, SP (QDV/SDJD)
Investigating agency:	CENIPA
Confidence Rating:	Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources

Narrative:
A Piper PA-42-100 Cheyenne 400LS, PR-NDN, was destroyed when it crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 24 at Canela Airport (QCN/SSCN), Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
The pilot and nine passengers perished, and 17 people on the ground were injured.

Preliminary information indicates the aircraft hit a chimey of a house and came down at a store and a hotel in Gramado, resulting in a post crash fire. Adverse weather conditions prevailed at the time.

The pilot was travelling with his wife, three daughters, sister, brother in law, mother in law and two nephews.

METAR:

The nearest weather observation facility, Caxias do Sul Airport (SBCX), 40 km northwest of Canela, reported the following conditions at 1100 local time: light rain, ~3.7 miles visibility, a broken cloud layer at 600 ft and 6000 ft.

METAR SBCX 221400Z 15008KT 6000 1000S -RA BKN006 BKN060 16/16 Q1019
METAR SBCX 221500Z 05009KT 7000 BKN007 BKN060 17/17 Q1019

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‘I am a Submariner’ marketing campaign launches to entice deep sea recruits

Naval

21 December 2024

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By: Robert Dougherty

 

Australians will be seeing new “I am a Submariner” advertising under the most recent marketing campaign to gather recruits for the Australian Defence Force.

The campaign, expected to be the last ADF asset made from media company VML, focuses on filling recruitment targets for the nation’s incoming nuclear submarine fleet demands.

Earlier this month, it was announced that media agency TBWA\Melbourne will be taking over from VML for all ADF creative communications and digital services output.

“The National Defence Strategy reinforces the need for growth and retention of highly skilled people to deliver Australia’s national defence. People are, and will remain our most important capability,” Minister for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh said.

“The rollout of this new advertising campaign, coupled with the new training facility at HMAS Stirling, shows the Albanese government is diving right in to grow and skill our Defence workforce.

“These works at HMAS Stirling will be delivered by Western Australian businesses, supporting local jobs and creating opportunities in the trade and construction industries.”

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  The federal government continues to invest funding in attracting and training the next generation of Navy submariners in the Australian Defence Force to meet future demand for conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS partnership.

“Developing the skills and expertise to safely operate conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines is at the heart of the AUKUS pathway,” Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said.

“Right now, Australian submariners are gaining experience in the United States and United Kingdom, and on board Virginia Class and Astute Class submarines. Soon they will also be able to receive world-class training in Western Australia.

“The new training centre at HMAS Stirling is part of the Albanese government’s commitment to ensuring we have the submariner workforce needed to support AUKUS and keep Australians safe.”

Priority submariner roles that Defence is actively seeking to recruit for Australia’s current and future submarine workforce reportedly include communication networks operators, submariner electrical fitters, electronics technicians, fixed and mobile plant mechanics, and the following for nuclear-powered submarines: electricians, electronics technicians, mechanics, weapons and sensors network technicians, and electronic warfare network technicians.

“Our submariners are rightly regarded as some of the best in the world. The new Submarine Training Centre which is being built at HMAS Stirling will continue this proud tradition of highly skilled submariners well into the 21st century,” Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond said.

“This is a step forward for the Royal Australian Navy to operating and maintaining our future fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.”

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 DroneShield announces strategic expansion into Latin America

Industry

21 December 2024

By: Reporter

DroneShield’s DroneGun Mk4, handheld counter-drone system. Photo: Supplied/DroneShield

Counter-drone defence company DroneShield has announced plans to expand its presence into Latin America.

The global leader in counter-drone technology and security solutions recently announced its intentions to address the growing misuse of drones. This move reflects DroneShield’s commitment to enhancing security in regions with significant aerial threats.

DroneShield has appointed Carlos Gutierrez as its regional director to lead this effort.

Gutierrez brings extensive experience in technology and enterprise sales, having worked as a global portfolio manager at SES Satellites, and as senior regional sales manager at Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, in Mexico City.

His knowledge of the regional market and proven success in delivering results make him a strong leader for DroneShield’s Latin America expansion.

“Expanding boots-on-the-ground into Latin America allows DroneShield to tackle these challenges head-on,” Oleg Vornik, CEO of DroneShield, said.

“Carlos Gutierrez’s expertise ensures we can deliver tailored solutions to safeguard these communities.”

Recent incidents highlight the pressing need for advanced counter-drone measures in Latin America, according to the company.

In Mexico, drones are increasingly used by cartels for surveillance and smuggling, complicating law enforcement efforts.

In Colombia, drones loaded with explosives have been reported, escalating regional security concerns. DroneShield’s expansion into the region is a direct response to these challenges, ensuring local communities have access to the technology needed to address these threats and enhance safety.

DroneShield’s advanced counter-drone systems leverage artificial intelligence and sensor technologies to detect, identify, and neutralise unauthorised drones, making the airspace across diverse environments safe.

The Latin American team is already taking proactive steps to engage with key stakeholders in the region. This includes their planned attendance at the LAAD Defence and Security Expo in Brazil, and Expodefensa in Colombia.

This expansion follows DroneShield’s recent establishment of a European team as well as on the ground presence in the United Arab Emirates and complements its headquarters in Australia and offices in the United States.

With an on the ground presence spanning the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, supported by in-country partners in over 70 countries globally, DroneShield is strategically placed to rapidly deliver innovative counter-drone solutions worldwide.